Charlotte woman wins $200,000 scratch-off prize

December 9, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:01 PM

Dolores Ruiz of Charlotte tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 lottery prize.

Ruiz bought her Sapphire 7s ticket from the Royal Stop on Eastway Drive in Charlotte.

She claimed her prize Thursday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $129,500.

The Sapphire 7s game launched this week with six top prizes of $200,000. Ruiz is the first winner of one of the top prizes. Five remain to be claimed.

21 COMMENTS

12/13/2021 09:55 - Daniel J.

Where do you go on Lucke zone to find winners list for second chance drawings?NC Lottery
Thanks for the question, Daniel! First head to this link to see a list of the Second Chance games: https://nclottery.com/RewardsDraws. Click on the game you are interested in, and then click on any of the past drawings. From there, you can click on the "Winners" link to see a list of the winners of that particular drawing.

12/13/2021 08:41 - Roger K.

I believe Richmond county is left out of big winning tickets. Haven't heard of a big win here for a long time. I'm just starting to grab a scratch off here lately with my change left over. But as usual, no wins on the Christmas theme ones. MERRY Christmas to all of y'all and a goodnight.

12/12/2021 09:27 - Lachanda F.

congratulations ??

12/12/2021 08:34 - Mary H.

Congratulations :)

12/12/2021 08:31 - john j.

Good move D $$$

12/12/2021 02:15 - Anita A.

Congratulations on your Lucky 7s:)

12/11/2021 09:31 - Roger K.

Wow! What luck! Congratulations on your win..

12/10/2021 07:16 - Amy G.

Congratulations!

12/10/2021 02:06 - Mario W.

Thank you mam

12/10/2021 12:23 - Casselle W.

Congrats on such an awesome win!! Pay it forward and stay safe.

12/10/2021 10:18 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you and I wish you many more wonderful wins.

12/10/2021 08:16 - Tyima J.

Congratulations!!! Charlotte on the map!

12/09/2021 11:20 - Annie B.

Thank you Jesus whoever you are

12/09/2021 10:53 - roberta n.

Congratulations. Great timing for this holiday.

12/09/2021 10:36 - Katherine P.

I am so happy for Delores. Enjoy!!

12/09/2021 09:20 - Linda S.

Congratulations

12/09/2021 07:44 - Don S.

Congratulations ??

12/09/2021 06:58 - James J.

Hey LZ, isn't that win after taxes $141 grand? Just curious on this one. Thanks!

12/09/2021 04:17 - Darlene M.

Congratulations

12/09/2021 03:48 - GERALD C.

Wow Congratulations

12/09/2021 02:35 - Thoa Y.

Congratulation ! I’m so happy for her !

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Charlotte woman wins $200,000 scratch-off prize

December 9, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 2:01 PM

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